Guest bastaad525 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Wasn't really sure where to put this. I have an R200 3.54 diff from a 280ZXT in my 240z, and am using the R200 moustache bar (I believe from the same car? I'm not sure... but I know it''s not the stock 240 moustache bar). I can't figure out how I'm supposed to get to the oil fill/check bolt on the back of the diff... the moustache bar blocks access to it, and though there is enough room to get a finger or two in there, I can't get my regular 1/2" socket wrench to fit. So what do I do? The guys at Jiffy Lube also couldn't get to it... and I really want to change the oil in there, it's long overdue. Do I need to remove the moustache bar? Or is there some other tool you guys use or some particular kind of wrench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Well if the guys at Jiffy Lude can’t do it then it can’t be done... Seriously, you can remove the transverse link bar that goes across the back of the diff. This is the piece that ties the two rear lower crossmembers together. Yes, there are eight bolts to remove but it can be done fairly quickly. This will give you just enough access room and is a lot easier than removing the moustache bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 okay I'm not sure what part you're talking about. You say it's also behind the diff... is it above/below/in front of/in back of the moustache bar? I"m not even sure the part I''m referring to as the moustache bar, really is the moustache bar So there is no way to get to it w/o removing some parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 The moustache bar is the piece that bolts to the rear cover of the diff and supports the rear of the diff. It actually looks like a moustache, hence the name. The transverse link bar is below and more rearward of the moustache bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 okay when I get a chance I'll get back under there and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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